Herbivory is the consumption of plant material by animals, typically herbivores. This research area focuses on studying the interactions between plants and herbivores, including the mechanisms by which herbivores select and consume plants, the impacts of herbivory on plant health and fitness, and the co-evolutionary dynamics between plants and herbivores. Researchers in this field may investigate various aspects of herbivory, such as the chemical defenses plants use to deter herbivores, the behavioral strategies herbivores employ to maximize their food intake, and the ecological consequences of herbivore-plant interactions on community dynamics and ecosystem functioning. Overall, herbivory research plays a crucial role in understanding the complex relationships between plants and herbivores in natural ecosystems.